Sunrise Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise locally owned and operated. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 7 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
While the facility is highly rated, the lack of recent descriptive reviews makes it difficult to assess current daily operations. We recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe staff interactions and resident engagement firsthand, as the only detailed feedback is quite dated.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
7 reviews on Google“Sunrise Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has received several high-star ratings, though the majority of these lack written feedback. The only detailed review highlights a community-focused environment with recent investments in resident amenities like a new piano and transportation bus.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Locally owned and operated
- Active resident engagement programs
- Investments in facility amenities
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 8 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given that you are locally owned and operated, how does that influence the day-to-day culture and decision-making for residents here?
- 2I noticed your active engagement programs are a highlight; could you walk me through what a typical afternoon schedule looks like for a resident?
- 3With your recent investments in facility amenities, are there any new features or upgrades that residents are particularly enjoying right now?
- 4Your staffing rating is excellent, but I see there was one recent health inspection deficiency; could you explain what that was and the steps you took to address it?
- 5Since you have had two state violations in the past year, how do you ensure those specific issues don't recur, and how do you keep families informed about compliance?
- 6How does your nursing team handle medical emergencies or changes in condition during the overnight hours when staffing levels are different?
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Key Review Excerpts
“I have performed at Sunrise Terrace for years and see alot of improvement, care, love, and alot of integrity in a small town retirement home that caters to the general public, is locally run, and not a big corporation. Even has purchased a brand new piano for music for the residents, and a new bus to take them on trips.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Sunrise Terrace has ongoing safety and maintenance concerns, with fire safety issues appearing across all three surveys and recurring fire drill deficiencies in 2024 and 2025. The facility consistently addresses violations when cited, but the pattern suggests persistent challenges with emergency preparedness, building maintenance, and food service temperature control that families should discuss during visits.
Jul 9, 2025Routine2
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Aug 22, 2024Routine2
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Nov 16, 2023Routine9
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Aug 3, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jul 9, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Aug 22, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Nov 16, 2023InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Feb 7, 2023ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
May 25, 2022InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Aug 3, 2021OtherClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Aug 2, 2021OtherClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Sunrise Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
First Presbyterian Church
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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Google Reviews
7 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
Visit sunriseterracecc.com
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